Organisation: Slazenger

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Mike Ashley’s deal-making faces investor scrutiny

In the tumultuous year since Mike Ashley returned as chief executive of Sports Direct, the UK retail tycoon has stepped up his deal-making, snapping up everything from a lingerie brand to US sellers of outdoor gear.

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Sports Direct agrees €47.5m takeover deal for Heatons

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Sports Direct to enter Australian market

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Ashley to get Sports Direct bonus if targets met

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Slazenger family member dies after plane crash

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Slazenger family member critical after fatal air crash

Sports World owner raises earnings target

Sports World owner Sports Direct International today raised its annual earnings forecast after enjoying a jump in sales during the summer.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2009

Newcastle United boss to meet shareholders today

Under-fire Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is expected to meet shareholders of his Sports World retail empire today amid pressure over the firm's pay plans and mounting fury from his club's fans.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2008

'Serious concerns' over Newcastle United owner's firm

Embattled Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley was under pressure on a second front today after a shareholder action group attacked his company's pay plans.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008

Sports Direct agrees China tie-up

Sports Direct billionaire Mike Ashley is expanding his empire into China under a deal announced today to sell the company’s brands in the Far East.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2008

Sports Direct on track despite gloomy outlook

Sports World retailer Sports Direct International today said it would meet profit forecasts despite “increasingly difficult” trading this year.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2008

Ashley set to acquire Everlast

Sports World boss Mike Ashley was on the brink of another acquisition after making a new offer for boxing equipment brand Everlast.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2007